GREAT at U of G

Gratitude, Recognition, and Employee Appreciation Together (GREAT)

U of G employs over 5,000 faculty and staff at the Guelph Campus, Ridgetown, Guelph-Humber and research stations across Ontario.  U of G has been recognized as one of Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month® Great Employers thanks to the dedicated and engaged employees who work daily to Improve Life.

GREAT at U of G is an initiative designed to enhance the culture of gratitude, recognition and appreciation for all faculty and staff at the University. It is important for all employees to know that they are valued and that what they do makes a real difference.  Openly appreciating people for who they are and recognizing what they accomplish are key factors in employee wellness, and support U of G’s vision of a thriving workforce, organization, and community.

This initiative provides research-supported information, resources and tools that help facilitate acts of gratitude, appreciation and recognition and build them into the U of G culture. Understanding the difference between gratitude, recognition and appreciation is important to meaningfully encourage the heart and deepen employee engagement.  Get started by exploring the definitions, research and resources related to gratitude, recognition and appreciation.